LGPS Central to launch social housing fund as part of enhanced strategy

7 October 2026 by Andrew Holt

The £100bn LGPS Central pool is set to launch a social housing fund next year and expand partnerships with housebuilders and housing associations as part of a boost to its UK social housing strategy.

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Through the fund, LGPS Central’s fourteen local government partner pension funds could increase their collective investment in social housing from approximately £600m to £1bn

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